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The Illusionist (2006)

Directed by Neil Burger · 110 min · Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance

56.3 TOPICAL score · #1,505 of 6,776 films

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With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

The Illusionist (2006, directed by Neil Burger) has a TOPICAL score of 56.3 - ranked 1,505 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on audience and lasting engagement, and lowest on critics. It won 1 award from 2 nominations, including the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Composer. Critics: 73% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.9/10 critics' average · Metacritic 68. Audiences: TMDB 7.3/10 (5,533 ratings) · IMDb 7.5/10. Wikipedia covers it in 44 languages.

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Critics47
Audience84
Awards62
Historical impact72
Lasting engagement79
Cast56
Legacy & cult status-

Starring: Edward Norton (actor #152), Paul Giamatti (actor #228), Jessica Biel (actor #1,694), Rufus Sewell (actor #1,322)

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